Arts & Culture Arts & Culture Photo by S. Weinik for Mural Arts Philadelphia SOAK UP SOME Water Gives Life mural Named the 2023 Best City for Street Art by USA Today’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards, Philadelphia is home to more public art than any other American city, including more than 4,400 murals and sculptures. Photo by E. Frizzelle for Visit Philadelphia™ Photo by K. Huff for the PHLCVB Barnes Foundation Walnut Street Theatre EXPLORE THE WORLD’S LARGEST OUTDOOR ART GALLERY Discover why Philadelphia is called the “Mural Capital of the World” by taking a guided or self-guided tour with Mural Arts Philadelphia , now the largest public-art program in the nation and an international leader, as well. Or marvel at the work of the Association for Public Art , the first organization of its kind in the U.S. dedicated to integrating public art and urban planning. Then wander Philadelphia’s Magic Gardens , a mesmerizing, indoor and outdoor mosaic labyrinth along South Street. TOUR WORLD-RENOWNED MUSEUMS View an unparalleled collection of impressionist, post-impressionist and modern paintings at the Philadelphia Museum of Art and the Barnes Foundation . The Philadelphia Museum of Art is home to nearly 200 galleries including the world’s largest collection of works by artist Marcel Duchamp. The Barnes Foundation is home to pieces by Cezanne, Matisse and Modigliani, along with more than 180 pieces by Renoir — the largest collection of works by the artist in the world. HEAD TO THE AVENUE OF THE ARTS See magical musicals, spectacular shows and outstanding orchestras and operas at venues along South Broad Street. Don’t miss Kimmel Cultural Campus ’ Broadway Series, including “Wicked” November 1–26 or performances by the Philadelphia Ballet , including George Balanchine’s “The Nutcracker” December 8–30. Take in a performance of “Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol” December 2–17 at the Walnut Street Theatre — the oldest theater in America — not far from the Avenue of the Arts. 18 | DiscoverPHL.com
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